The Best Tacos in San Francisco

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What is the best tacos in San Francisco?

By consensus across 5 independent sources, La Taqueria, El Gallo Giro, Tacos El Patrón lead the tacos ranking in San Francisco.

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The ranking

1

La TaqueriaWhere it’s ranked
MICHELIN · Rec · Eater · SF Standard #6 · r/sf #4

The 1973 Mission institution is in the MICHELIN Guide and on Eater, the SF Standard pros' list, and Reddit; get the carne asada dorado-style.

Mission$
2

El Gallo GiroWhere it’s ranked
Eater · SF Standard #3 · r/sf #2

Family-run Treat Avenue taco truck the SF Standard panel ranked #3, and Reddit repeatedly calls the ~$2–3 tacos spectacular.

Mission$
3

Tacos El PatrónWhere it’s ranked
Eater · Infatuation

Mission birria specialist mapped by Eater and reviewed by The Infatuation for massive, cheesy quesabirria tacos dipped in rich consomé.

Mission$
4

Tacos del BarrioWhere it’s ranked
Infatuation · r/sf #3

The Infatuation calls its Mexico City-style tacos the best in the city, and the Reddit best-tacos thread seconds it.

Mission$
5

Taqueria VallartaWhere it’s ranked
SF Standard #5 · r/sf #1

Reddit's top-voted pick for suadero tacos and #5 on the SF Standard panel's ranked list.

Mission$
6

LolóWhere it’s ranked
Eater · SF Standard #7

Valencia Street spot on Eater's map and #7 with the SF Standard panel for its jicama-tortilla Taco Tropical with shrimp and mango salsa.

Mission$$
7

Taqueria CancúnWhere it’s ranked
Eater

Longtime Mission taqueria on Eater's map, known for al pastor tacos and its famous super burritos.

Mission$
8

El PicachoWhere it’s ranked
SF Standard #1

Topped the SF Standard pros' list for quesabirria tacos served with crema and avocado.

Mission$
9

La Vaca BirriaWhere it’s ranked
SF Standard #2

SF Standard's #2 pick, called the best birria in the city by a panel pro, grilled over live mesquite.

Mission$$
10

NopalitoWhere it’s ranked
SF Standard #4

Sit-down Cal-Mexican spot ranked #4 by the SF Standard panel for its taco árabe on housemade flour tortillas.

NoPa$$
11

El FarolitoWhere it’s ranked
r/sf #5

Mission late-night staple that Reddit regulars call fantastic for al pastor tacos and burritos.

Mission$
12

YucatasiaWhere it’s ranked
SF Standard #10

SF Standard's #10, a chef-favorite Yucatecan spot for salbute-style cabeza tacos with avocado and pickled onions.

Mission$